Kids Planet Torwood House

Inspection of Torwood House Nursery School 27-29 Durdham Park, Redland, Bristol, Avon BS6 6XE

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Babies and children form strong bonds with the friendly staff, and their safety and well-being are closely supported. Children's confidence grows very effectively in the caring environment that staff provide. Children very much enjoy their time at this nursery. Toddlers readily explain that their favourite thing is to play in the 'pirate ship garden' or ride on the scooters. Staff are very attentive to babies' and children's care needs, following their home routines thoughtfully to ensure their well-being remains high.

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The provision is good

Children acquire key skills, and older children are well prepared for their move on to school. Staff work together to form their curriculum, linking this to children's interests and learning needs. Children take on challenges and build their physical skills and strength, readily exploring the wide range of equipment outside in the spacious nursery playgrounds. Young children climb up to use the slides and push themselves along on trikes. Pre-school children practise their ball skills, scoring goals with their friends in the football net. They very much enjoy their 'funky fitness' session and are successfully motivated to persevere with challenging movements such as hopping. Children are inspired to make marks in interesting age-appropriate ways, developing their creative skills and dexterity very effectively in readiness for early writing. Three-year-olds in the 'Tigers' room make marks with ink stamps. They mould and create with dough, mixing in different items to make

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need to do better?

n Staff know children well. Key persons observe children as they play, taking note of children's achievements and outlining any gaps in their learning. They act promptly if children are behind expected development. They liaise with the nursery's special educational needs coordinators (SENCos) and work sensitively and patiently with parents to outline suitable support to get children the help they need. n Staff promote a strong two-way flow of information with parents through daily chats, entries in the nursery's online system and during regular parents' meetings. Thoughtful resources bags are offered to help parents support their children through 'life events', such as the arrival of a new sibling. Parents say that staff are 'dedicated', 'incredibly patient' and 'friendly', and that they are very thankful for the level of care and support that their children receive at the nursery. n Children gain the confidence and skills to express themselves. Staff use clear

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speech to encourage babies' growing language. Children in the 'Tigers' room knowledgeably join in with well-known nursery rhymes. Older children take turns in conversation and show good mathematics skills, counting and using

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11 June 2024 mathematical language as they play. n Staff very patiently take time to involve children in daily tasks. Babies happily toddle off to get their shoes when it is time to go outside. Children conscientiously clear away after meals, scraping off their leftovers and putting their cutlery and plates in the correct tubs. Babies and children show positive attitudes to doing things for themselves and develop their independence and sense of responsibility successfully. n Staff promote children's healthy lifestyles. The nursery chef and kitchen staff prepare nutritious meals. Staff meticulously implement children's dietary requirements through the very thorough procedures in place. Staff conscientiously check the weather and UV levels and patiently apply sun cream to the babies before going outside in the garden. n Staff offer children clear explanations and take time to help them understand boundaries and appreciate the needs of others. Toddlers in the 'Lions' room are

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sensitively and successfully supported to learn to manage their emotions. Children learn to take turns and share toys. Older children play together well and build good friendships. n Many staff offer effective flexible support for children's needs, both individually and as a group. However, on occasion, staff do not pick up on children's lack of attention during group times and adapt their approach suitably. Additionally, other staff do not adapt areas and activities flexibly to ensure children's continued engagement and learning. n Managers review, update and monitor all safety and security systems to ensure they are consistently robust and implemented effectively. Staff supervise the children closely. They consistently check the numbers in their group as they move to different areas of the nursery with the children. n Managers are dedicated to the nursery's ongoing development. They work with room leaders to supervise and support practice. The whole staff team

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undertakes a wide range of appropriate training. Apprentices are supported in their work towards an early years qualification, and both SENCos have beneficially completed level 3 qualifications relevant to their work.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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n help staff to adapt their teaching and support flexibly to engage children consistently and extend their learning as much as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY297338 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10352947 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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Total number of places 166 Number of children on roll 275 Name of registered person Torwood House School Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 0117 9735620 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Torwood House Nursery School registered in 2005 and is located in Redland, Bristol. It operates from 8am to 5.50pm, Monday to Friday. Torwood Holiday Club is based in a separate building in the nursery grounds and operates before- and after- school sessions and full days in the school holidays. There are 29 members of childcare staff. Of these, one holds a level 6 qualification, 15 hold an appropriate qualification at level 3 and one holds a qualification at level 2. There are also kitchen staff, including a chef, administration staff and a cleaner. The nursery provides funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the manager and operations manager and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed all areas and discussed with the manager and operations manager how these areas are used. n The manager and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and staff and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the leadership and management of the nursery with the manager, the operations manager and the provider. n The inspector met with the lead SENCo to talk to them about how they support the staff and children at the setting. n Parents shared their views on the provision with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including suitability

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checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications. n The manager and operations manager discussed their safety and child protection procedures, and safeguarding discussions were held with members of the staff team.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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